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Built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. With a supported workload rate of up to 180 TB/yr and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple drives are optimized for surveillance systems. WD Purple 8TB, 10TB & 12TB drives are designed to support Deep Learning analytics in AI capable NVRs, and feature an enhanced workload rating of up to 360TB/yr, and up to 16 AI channels for analytics within the system.
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WHAT CAPACITY DO YOU RECOMMEND
FOR MY SURVEILLANCE?
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION
With a wide range of industry-leading enclosures and chipsets supported, you’re sure to find the configuration and compatibility that’s right for your NVR. |
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LESS IS MORE
Low power consumption is a must in a high-temperature, always-on surveillance environment. IntelliSeek technology helps reduce damaging ambient noise and vibrations. |
DESIGNED FOR SURVEILLANCEThe WD Purple drive is designed for both DVR and NVR security systems, and is compatible with many of the the leading surveillance and security manufacturers. We can help you find the perfect storage for your system.
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What is the difference between a desktop drive and a WD Purple drive?The WD Purple drive is designed specifically for 24/7 DVR and NVR surveillance solutions and is optimized with AllFrame™ technology for system playback and performance. WD Purple drives support 3x the workload rating of desktop drives, making them more capable of handling the higher demands of video surveillance systems. |
What capacity do you recommend for my surveillance?Higher capacity WD Purple drives allow you to store more footage, more high definition video, and more high quality frames per second. WD recommends 4TB or greater for your DVR or NVR surveillance solution. |
Easy backup and upgradeAcronis True Image WD Edition software, available as a free download, can clone drives and backup your operating system, applications, settings and all of your data. |
Segment | WD PURPLE |
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Specification
Model number1 | WD81PURZ |
Formatted capacity2 | 8TB |
Form factor | 3.5-inch |
Advanced Format (AF) | Yes |
RoHS compliant3 | Yes |
Product Features
Cameras supported | Up to 64 |
Drive Bays Supported | 8+ |
Al Streams | — |
Firmware Feature Name | AllFrame 4K |
Tarnish resistant components | Yes |
Performance
Interface transfer rate (max)⁵
Buffer to host | 6 Gb/s |
Host to/from drive (sustained) | 213 MB/s |
Cache (MB)⁵ | 256 |
Performance Class | 5400 RPM |
Reliability/Data Integrity
Load/unload cycles⁷ | 300,000 |
Annualized workload rating⁸ | 180TB/yr |
Non-recoverable read errors per bits read | <1 in 1014 |
MTBF | 1,000,000 |
Limited warranty (years) | 1 Year Warranty |
Power Management10
Average power requirements (W)
Read/Write | 8.5 |
Idle | 7.3 |
Standby and Sleep | 0.44 |
Environmental Specifications11
Temperature (°C, on the base casting)
Operating12 | 0 to 65 |
Non-operating | -40 to 70 |
Shock (Gs)
Operating (2 ms, read/write) | 30 |
Operating (2 ms, read) | 65 |
Non-operating (2 ms) | 250 |
Acoustics (dBA)13
Idle | 27 |
Seek (average) | 29 |
Physical Dimensions
Height (in./mm, max) | 1.028/26.1 |
Length (in./mm, max) | 5.787/147 |
Width (in./mm, ± .01 in.) | 4/101.6 |
Weight (lb/kg, ± 10%) | 1.58/0.715 |